Local News 13 July 2026

Lake Michigan College Police Academy Graduation

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LAKE MICHIGAN COLLEGE POLICE ACADEMY GRADUATION
Wednesday, July 8, 2026

The Berrien County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to congratulate Deputies Elliot Danneffel, Jesse Queen, and Hannah Judson on their graduation from the 2026 Lake Michigan College Police Academy.

Each of them represented themselves and the Berrien County Sheriff’s Office with pride throughout the academy. Their dedication and hard work prepared them well for the important responsibility of serving the citizens of Berrien County.

We are proud to recognize that each of these deputies received an academy award for outstanding performance.
• Deputy Jesse Queen Subject Control Award
• Deputy Elliot Danneffel LMC Red Hawk Award
• Deputy Hannah Judson MCOLES Outstanding Performance Award

LMC Graduation, L to R Deputy Queen, Deputy Danneffel, Deputy Judson, Sheriff Heit

Sheriff Chuck Heit again congratulates Deputies Danneffel, Queen and Judson on this outstanding achievement. We are proud to have them on our team and look forward to their continued success as they begin this next chapter in their careers.

The Sheriff’s Office is grateful to the administration of Lake Michigan College and Academy Director Brad Byerle for their continued commitment to hosting such a well-run and highly respected police academy.